
Should We Move To Korea? | Trash Taste #181


[00:00 - 00:05] One more day to get Trash Taste merch


[00:05 - 00:11]Official merch includes t-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, and button up jackets


[00:11 - 00:18]Only 24 hours to pre-wear before it's gone forever


[00:11 - 00:18]Links to merch in description


[00:27 - 00:35]Discussion about people who watch sports and reaction channels


[00:37 - 00:43]Introduction to another episode of Trash Taste


[00:37 - 00:43]Boys join as guests


[00:37 - 00:43]Episode 180


[00:50 - 00:56]Fresh from the Trash Taste office


[00:50 - 00:56]Boys just came back from Korea


[01:28 - 01:33]Discussion about Korean BBQ in Korea vs. the States


[02:16 - 02:22]All-you-can-eat vs. non-all-you-can-eat options


[04:25 - 04:31]Personal preferences on rice at all-you-can-eat restaurants


[05:28 - 05:35]Meat sweats


[05:41 - 05:54]Discussion about feeling satisfied and regret after eating a lot of meat


[00:00 - 07:11]The audio is about the last day to purchase Trash Taste merch, followed by a discussion about sports and reaction channels. The hosts then talk about their recent trip to Korea and compare Korean BBQ in Korea to the States, including their preferences for all-you-can-eat options and their feelings after eating a lot of meat.


[07:11 - 07:17] Speaker discusses overeating at Korean barbeque and personal preference for it


[07:23 - 07:30]Speaker mentions small portions and slow service at Japanese yakiniku restaurants


[07:36 - 07:42]Speaker talks about large portions of meat at American barbeque restaurants


[08:42 - 08:48]Speaker plugs a new product and mentions eating a lot of meat while wearing it


[09:15 - 09:24]Speaker talks about different types of bulgogi and galbi in America compared to limited options in Korea


[09:51 - 09:59]Speaker mentions bad experience with fried chicken at a tourist trap restaurant


[10:59 - 11:05]The speaker's friend may have purposely ordered too much food to mess with the group


[12:03 - 12:12]Speaker discusses ordering too much food and getting the "meat sweats"


[12:45 - 12:52]Speaker recalls ordering a hot dog at a Korean stadium and having a terrible experience


[07:11 - 14:21]Overall, the speaker had a mixed experience with food in Korea and mentions the differences in portion sizes and flavors compared to other countries.


[14:21 - 14:27]The stadium menu included fried chicken, Korean street food (spiral potato)


[14:36 - 14:41]The speaker did not like the spiral potato and preferred french fries


[15:28 - 15:36]They also had Pringles in Korea, but they were disappointed that the "hot and spicy" flavor was actually sweet


[17:16 - 17:23]The speaker struggled with finding salty food in Korea because everything was very sweet, even miso soup


[19:06 - 19:16]They tried different types of street food, but found that many of the stalls were repetitive and corporate


[20:17 - 20:28]Overall, the speaker enjoyed their time in Korea and noticed cultural differences between Japan and Korea, including the friendliness of Koreans and the crazy driving


[21:00 - 21:07]The speaker felt useless because they didn't speak Korean and often defaulted to Japanese, causing them to question if they were being racist.


[14:21 - 21:33]The speaker tried various foods in Korea, including fried chicken and street food, but struggled to find salty options due to the prevalence of sweet flavors. They also noticed cultural differences between Japan and Korea and felt frustrated by their language barrier.


[21:33 - 21:42]The speaker mistakenly thought someone was Japanese based on muscle memory.


[21:43 - 21:48]They felt bad for not being able to speak much Korean during their weekend trip.


[21:48 - 21:53]They learned the word for yes, "Gansamidor."


[21:59 - 22:06]They appreciated the presence of bidets in their hotel in Korea.


[21:59 - 22:06]There was a mix of bidets and no bidets in different locations in Korea.


[22:52 - 22:57]Korea takes cultural influences from both Japan and China.


[23:50 - 24:08]The drinking culture in Korea is more fun and next level compared to Japan.


[24:08 - 24:20]The speaker struggled with finding good food in Korea compared to Japan.


[25:27 - 25:40]They suggest comparing comedy clubs in both countries as a way to determine food quality.


[25:45 - 26:00]The speaker's perception of top tier food in Japan has changed since their first visit.


[27:15 - 27:27]They initially didn't like sushi, but now crave it after living in Japan for a year.


[27:43 - 27:49]It takes time to get used to new foods, but some people don't even try.


[27:58 - 28:04]The speaker initially craved heavier food, but found everything in Japan to be light.


[21:33 - 28:11]The speaker reflects on their trip to Korea and compares it to their experiences in Japan, discussing topics such as language, food, and cultural influences. They also mention the difference in drinking culture between the two countries.


[28:11 - 28:18]The speaker is discussing their changing food preferences and how they now enjoy Japanese food.


[28:33 - 28:39]They also talk about how Korean food has mastered spicy food and share their favorite meals from their trip.


[32:24 - 32:33]The speaker and their friends enjoyed the event and had a great time.


[32:39 - 32:53]The speaker and their friends went to Korea to watch the League of Legends World Final.


[32:39 - 32:53]The commentator helped the speaker get tickets to the World Final.


[33:35 - 33:47]They were unable to get tickets through normal means and had to use their connections to get tickets.


[33:35 - 33:47]The speaker feels uncomfortable using their clout to get tickets but had no other choice.


[34:57 - 35:03]They mention meeting a League of Legends commentator through a previous event.


[28:11 - 35:11]The speaker discusses their changing food preferences and shares their favorite meals from a trip to Korea. They also talk about their experience of using their connections to get tickets to the League of Legends World Final and meeting a commentator who helped them get the tickets. They had a great time at the event.


[35:12 - 35:17]Person asked for tickets to a New York event and was given them


[35:26 - 35:33]They were later invited to come on a stream and talk with a professional


[35:50 - 35:56]They enjoyed the opening act of the event the most


[36:34 - 36:41]The game was one-sided and not as enjoyable


[37:02 - 37:09]The atmosphere was cool but different from other sporting events


[37:10 - 37:17]They found it hard to watch and missed the English commentary


[38:42 - 38:50]They would still like to go to another event


[39:30 - 39:39]They defend the right to boo and cheer at sporting events


[40:11 - 40:19]They find it insulting when a team is not acknowledged at a stadium


[42:07 - 42:13]They prefer the passionate rivalry and cheering in fighting game events


[35:12 - 42:18]Overall, the person had a fun experience at the event and would like to go again.


[42:19 - 42:25]The speaker and their friends were discussing the passion and toxicity in the fighting and gaming community.


[42:25 - 42:31]They mention how this passion translates to the viewer experience and makes them care about the stories.


[42:46 - 42:52]Football (soccer) is brought up as an example of a sport with a passionate fanbase.


[43:19 - 43:26]The speaker talks about attending a basketball game in LA and how they found it strange that the crowd needed to be prompted to chant.


[45:37 - 45:43]They mention that the League of Legends esports scene does a good job of crafting and selling narratives.


[47:33 - 47:39]The average age of League of Legends players is around 25-26, which is considered older for esports.


[48:46 - 48:53]The speaker's highlight of their trip to Korea was going to a PC cafe and gaming with their friends.


[49:28 - 49:36]They mention the nostalgia of gaming with friends physically, and how it reminded them of their university days.


[49:53 - 50:07]The speaker admits to relapsing on gaming in a moment of weakness upon returning to Japan.


[42:19 - 50:13]In summary, the speaker and their friends discuss the passion and toxicity in the fighting and gaming community and how it translates to the viewer experience. They also mention the success of League of Legends in crafting narratives and the nostalgia of gaming with friends physically. The speaker admits to relapsing on gaming upon returning to Japan.


[56:52 - 57:00] Don the Don is announced for an anime.


[57:05 - 57:11]It is animated by Science Saru.


[57:18 - 57:23]The trailer looks promising.


[57:24 - 57:30]The manga is wild and has a lot of potential.


[57:31 - 57:37]Don the Don is from Jump Plus.


[57:37 - 57:44]Don the Don is a manga from a Chainsaw Man assistant.


[57:37 - 57:44]The creator of the manga is from the Chainsaw Man team.


[57:45 - 57:55]The studio has a track record of successful manga series.


[57:55 - 58:04]Every author from this studio has been successful so far.


[57:55 - 58:04]Don the Don is highly anticipated and could potentially be the next big hit.


[57:55 - 58:04]Don the Don is a manga with a lot of potential and hype.


[57:55 - 58:04]It is animated by a well-known studio and has a promising trailer.


[57:55 - 58:04]Don the Don is a manga from a successful team with a track record of hits.


[50:13 - 58:13]Don the Don could potentially be the next big thing in the anime world.


[58:20 - 58:25]The speaker mentions enjoying a show called "Health Paradise" and recommends another show called "Down to Down."


[58:26 - 58:31]They discuss the anime studio that produces "Ping-Pong Animation" and mention a series they enjoy called "Devil Men Cry, Baby."


[58:36 - 58:41]The speaker struggles to remember the name of the director of "Devil Men Cry, Baby" but eventually recalls it as "Mossaki" or "Mossaki Urasawa."


[1.01:36 - 1.01:44]They also mention a controversial topic on Twitter regarding the categorization of the Scott Pilgrim anime as "anime."


[1.01:36 - 1.01:44]They mention the controversy surrounding the age of one of the characters in the movie.


[1.02:29 - 1.02:40]The speaker and the listener discuss their thoughts on the Scott Pilgrim movie and its upcoming anime adaptation.


[1.03:37 - 1.03:43]The speaker expresses their personal attachment to the movie and their hesitation towards the anime adaptation.


[1.04:11 - 1.04:20]They bring up the upcoming live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series on Netflix and their concerns about it following the original storyline.


[1.04:50 - 1.04:58]The speaker expresses their hope that the live-action adaptation will be different from the James Cameron film.


[1.04:59 - 1.05:05]The speaker mistakenly brings up the James Cameron film "Avatar" instead of the animated series.


[1.05:11 - 1.05:22]The listener clarifies and the speaker shares their thoughts on the Avatar series.


[58:14 - 1.05:37]Overall, the conversation covers a range of topics including anime, directors, controversial categorization, and upcoming adaptations, with a focus on personal opinions and preferences.


[1.05:39 - 1.05:45] The discussion starts with confusion over a TV series about a live-action movie and Avatar.


[1.06:14 - 1.06:19]They mention Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Shyamalan movie, and the trend of live-action remakes.


[1.07:32 - 1.07:37]They talk about the success of original movies this year, such as Oppenheimer and The Monster.


[1.08:25 - 1.08:32]They discuss the Pinocchio and Peter Pan remakes.


[1.08:46 - 1.08:51]They mention the anime Pluto and its masterful storytelling and characterization.


[1.08:46 - 1.08:51]They end with a recommendation to watch Pluto.


[1.09:47 - 1.09:54]They praise the creator, Urasawa, for his ability to build suspense and engage the audience.


[1.05:39 - 1.12:44]Overall, the discussion covers confusion over a TV series, the trend of live-action remakes, the success of original movies, and praise for the anime Pluto and its creator's storytelling abilities.


[1.13:25 - 1.13:30] Discussing the anime "Pluto" and its potential for more adaptations


[1.14:27 - 1.14:33]Expressing a desire for more people to read his work


[1.14:27 - 1.14:33]Praising the complexity and exploration of morality in "Pluto"


[1.15:19 - 1.15:26]Mentioning the mangaka Naoki Risawa and his other works


[1.17:10 - 1.17:18]Mentioning the struggles of animators in the industry, specifically with the anime "Jujutsu Kaisen"


[1.17:19 - 1.17:27]Discussing the amazing animation in the new season of "Jujutsu Kaisen"


[1.17:40 - 1.17:50]Acknowledging the unfortunate reality that this level of animation comes at a cost for the animators


[1.18:53 - 1.18:59]Mentioning the difficulty in effecting change in the industry and the need for a systematic change


[1.12:45 - 1.20:01]Summarizing the discussion and expressing excitement for upcoming fights in "Jujutsu Kaisen" and the overall quality of the show.


[1.20:13 - 1.20:19]The speaker discusses the intense action and animation in the anime Jujutsu Kaisen


[1.20:27 - 1.20:32]They mention that the manga readers have said there is an even bigger fight still to come


[1.21:33 - 1.21:40]They mention hearing about another show, Invincible, going on hiatus until 2024


[1.21:46 - 1.21:51]The speaker and their conversation partner discuss the possibility of the show going on hiatus to give animators more time


[1.22:58 - 1.23:07]The speaker hopes that audience feedback will encourage executives to properly plan and release shows


[1.23:16 - 1.23:27]They discuss the negative feedback loop in the industry and the need for a top-down remodeling


[1.24:11 - 1.24:17]They mention a show called 100 that has been on a permanent hiatus but is now finishing the season


[1.25:25 - 1.25:31]The speaker states their preference for a delayed release instead of a rushed one


[1.25:31 - 1.25:39]They mention the show Free Ren and how despite its emotional and non-fanservice vibe, it still has a lot of lewd content


[1.27:01 - 1.27:10]The speaker reflects on how any character can be sexualized by the internet, regardless of the show's tone or vibe


[1.27:29 - 1.27:35]The speaker mentions the lack of similar examples in other shows, such as Spice and Wolf


[1.20:01 - 1.27:35]The speaker ultimately believes that the internet will always find a way to sexualize characters, regardless of the show's intentions or themes.


[1.27:41 - 1.27:49]Discussion about looted anime show Spice and Wolf and its characters


[1.29:46 - 1.29:52]Mention of the feet fetish and other uncommon fetishes


[1.31:47 - 1.31:52]Observations about the prevalence of looted fan service in anime shows


[1.31:47 - 1.31:52]Comparison of current trends in looted anime shows to the past


[1.31:47 - 1.31:52]Discussion about the impact of looted content on the original story and characters


[1.31:47 - 1.31:52]Discussion about fan fiction and its relation to looted content


[1.33:44 - 1.33:53]Personal preference for reading looted content of shows with no personal connection


[1.27:35 - 1.35:06]Summary of the overall discussion on looted anime shows and their impact.


[1.35:06 - 1.42:33]Narrator discusses satisfaction with endings in stories and popular fan stories, as well as their personal experience with fan fiction and reading habits. They also mention dissatisfaction with endings in Yvonne Gellion and Hina, and a manga series with a satisfying ending for all love interests. The text ends with a call to action for listeners to share their favorite fan fiction and fetishes.